Psychologist (BHIP) - Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive/ EDRP Authorized

Veterans Health Administration • Kerrville, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Major Duties:
Duties at the GS-11 Level Include but are Not Limited To:
1. Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services for patients enrolled in a BHIP, in the areas of general psychological evaluation of emotional and behavioral problems and suicide assessment; includes the use of psychological testing for patients in areas of special interest/expertise.
2. Performs psychological evaluations for individuals with mental health and medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations. These evaluations employ a comprehensive diagnostic interview, review of available records, collateral contact when available, as well as objective and cognitive tests when indicated.
3. Provides a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on brief and evidence-based interventions when indicated and that are appropriate to the clinical setting. Provides services via telehealth when indicated and appropriate.
4. Provides consultation services and serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning the need for, evaluation of, and development of psychological services.
5. May be asked to assist in the selection, training, and supervision of staff at lower grades within assigned program area, Psychology Service, or STVHCS.

Duties at the GS-12 Level Include but are Not Limited To:
1. Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services for patients enrolled in a BHIP, in the areas of general psychological evaluation of emotional and behavioral problems and suicide assessment; includes the use of psychological testing for patients in areas of special interest/expertise.
2. Performs psychological evaluations for individuals with mental health and medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations. These evaluations employ a comprehensive diagnostic interview, review of available records, collateral contact when available, as well as objective and cognitive tests when indicated.
3. Provides a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on brief and evidence-based interventions when indicated and that are appropriate to the clinical setting. Provides services via telehealth when indicated and appropriate.
4. Provides consultation services and serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning the need for, evaluation of, and development of psychological services.
5. May be asked to assist in the selection, training, and supervision of staff at lower grades within assigned program area, Psychology Service, or STVHCS.

Duties at the GS-13 Level Include but are Not Limited To:
1. Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services for patients enrolled in a BHIP, in the areas of general psychological evaluation of emotional and behavioral problems and suicide assessment; includes the use of psychological testing for patients in areas of special interest/expertise.
2. Performs psychological evaluations for individuals with mental health and medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations. These evaluations employ a comprehensive diagnostic interview, review of available records, collateral contact when available, as well as objective and cognitive tests when indicated.
3. Provides a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on brief and evidence-based interventions when indicated and that are appropriate to the clinical setting. Provides services via telehealth when indicated and appropriate.
4. Provides consultation services and serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning the need for, evaluation of, and development of psychological services.
5. May be asked to assist in the selection, training, and supervision of staff at lower grades within assigned program area, Psychology Service, or STVHCS.

Additional Academic/Teaching/Research and Administrative/Program Evaluation/Outcome Measurement/Research Responsibilities are outlined in the Functional Statement for each grade level.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed. The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.
• OR Doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, in addition, successfully complete a re-specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re-specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program; and (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.
• OR Doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution, with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature.
• Successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.
• OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement, provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern; OR VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement; OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.
• Hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• At least one year of experience as a professional psychologist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) for GS-12.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for GS-12: Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of professional psychological treatments or assessment methods to a variety of patient populations. Ability to design and implement effective treatment strategies. Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures. Ability to conduct research activities, such as designing and implementing clinical research projects (staff psychologists with specified research job duties). Ability to perform basic research tasks of scholarship and research execution within the context of an established research team, including research participant relations, research documentation, data acquisition, maintenance, and collaboration.
• At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level for GS-13.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for GS-13: Knowledge of, and ability to apply, professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations. Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health. Knowledge of clinical research literature.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams or in a large medical center.
• Experience working with veteran and diverse populations.
• Experience/training in evidence-based psychotherapies.
• Completion of an APA-accredited postdoctoral fellowship.
• Administrative or process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services for patients enrolled in a BHIP, in the areas of general psychological evaluation of emotional and behavioral problems and suicide assessment; includes the use of psychological testing for patients in areas of special interest/expertise.
• Performs psychological evaluations for individuals with mental health and medical disorders for purposes of diagnostic clarification and treatment planning recommendations. These evaluations employ a comprehensive diagnostic interview, review of available records, collateral contact when available, as well as objective and cognitive tests when indicated.
• Provides a full range of psychological interventions consistent with training and expertise, with special emphasis on brief and evidence-based interventions when indicated and that are appropriate to the clinical setting. Provides services via telehealth when indicated and appropriate.
• Provides consultation services and serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning the need for, evaluation of, and development of psychological services.
• May be asked to assist in the selection, training, and supervision of staff at lower grades within assigned program area, Psychology Service, or STVHCS.
• Additional Academic/Teaching/Research and Administrative/Program Evaluation/Outcome Measurement/Research Responsibilities are outlined in the Functional Statement for each grade level.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
• Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive
• Federal employee benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Annual leave accrual based on years of Federal service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree